CHAPIN CEMETERYakaJORDAN CEMETERY

NE 1/4 Sec. 7, Twp. 15N R 11WMorgan County, Illinois

Thanks to Jeanie Lowe for the pictures included above.

I completed the reading on this cemetery during the weekend of October 5 & 6, 2002. After transcribing
the reading, I merged the burials which had been taken from death certificates (for which no stones were found) into
the reading. I've also added a number of burials (again no stones were found) which were taken from obituaries. Every
effort was made to complete the reading and transcription accurately, but with any human endeavor - there may
well be errors. I also feel, given the many empty lots in the cemetery, that there are a number of other
unmarked burials here. If you find errors, or know of additions which should be made, please let me know.

This cemetery is well maintained and is adjacent to U.S. Rte67/Rte 104 on the south side
of the highway, two miles east of Chapin and about 1/2 mile west of Mauvaisterre Creek. The cemetery sits on a hill, right after rounding a curve in the
highway - there are signs which indicate a "hidden entrance" and "cemetery entrance" along the highway, but
you need to be very alert to make the turn safely into the cemetery. During the 1930s or the 1940s the cemetery gradually
came to be known as "Chapin Cemetery" and the sign at the entrance saying "Jordan Cemetery" was
removed. Jordan Church was located here prior to its removal.

If a Name appears in red, click on the Name to bring up a photo of
that individual's tombstone.